Head of HR & Administration, Singapore

About the company

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Planning

• Plan strategic HR activities and initiatives to address operational requirements to support the Singapore's achievement of its objectives through effective cost management.
• Provide advice and support to achieve the overall Singapore's objectives through effective and efficient internal corporate HR strategies.
• Ensure HR plans support business needs while remaining flexible enough to adapt to changes in both Singapore and the Group.

2. Business Performance & Management

• Establish short- and long-term manpower plan to attract and meet the current and future talent needs.
• Develop learning and capabilities of employees to meet employee aspirations for career growth and achieve business objectives.
• Provide appropriate measures for performance achievement and competitive rewards to nurture a high-performance organisation.

3. HR Management & HR Business Partner

• Plan and lead the overall Human Resources functions (i.e. recruitment and selection, performance and rewards, organisational development, L&D, compensation and employee benefits, employee relations).
• Lead and implement key long-term and short-term HR initiatives that impact overall reward & performance, succession planning, recruitment and learning & talent strategies
• Provide timely HR support and advice to business and support functions to help them make good decisions that will support a high-performance culture, through HR service delivery.

4. Administration & Licensing

• Oversee all aspects of general administration functions including office, licensing, fixed assets, expenses, etc
• Responsible for cost effectiveness of the Admin Department operations

5. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure Compliance with statutory regulations

Job Requirements

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin to liaise with our Chinese stakeholders

Technical / Functional Skills:

Understand business products and service offerings.

Understand the Group's business model and strategic objectives, and translate them into actionable plans for HR & Administration.

Personal Skills (Soft Competencies):

Strong relationship management skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic business environment

Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Proactive and results-oriented mindset

Minimum 15 years of experience in similar roles, preferably within an established financial institution.

Minimum Bachelor's degree.

Key Competencies:

Strong Leadership Skills able to lead and inspire teams effectively.

Integrity uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality.

HR Expertise strong foundation in HR principles and practices.

Communication Skills effective communicator with active listening abilities.

Business Acumen align HR strategies with business needs.

Relationship Building approachable, empathetic, and able to foster strong stakeholder relationships.